In which part of the GI tract does most fat digestion occur?
a. Mouth
b. Stomach
c. Small intestine
d. Large intestine
e. Esophagus
Answer: C
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Under what conditions does the body use significant amounts of protein for energy during exercise?
a. Inadequate kilocalorie and fluid intake b. Inadequate carbohydrate and protein stores c. Inadequate protein stores and fluid intake d. Inadequate kilocalorie intake and carbohydrate stores
Which of the following statements is true?
A. The results of one study are usually enough to convince the majority of nutrition scientists to adopt new ideas about nutrition-related topics. B. A scientist's professional affiliations and sources of financial support may influence his or her research findings. C. Since 1995, nutrition information has undergone few updates, because scientists have discovered all of the nutrients and determined their functions. D. Dietary recommendations are generally based on the findings of one well-respected team of nutrition researchers.
When the pancreas detects a high concentration of the blood's sugar, glucose, it releases: a. lymph
b. insulin. c. antibodies. d. glucagon. e. adrenaline.
The pregnant woman's body helps to conserve iron by
A. triggering food cravings B. reducing physical activity C. increasing iron excretion D. increasing iron absorption